Yes: in New York, home inspectors need a state license issued by the New York Department of State (DOS). You can check a name yourself on DOS Licensee Search (type Home Inspection).
Home inspectors in New York: what buyers ask
How much does a home inspection cost?
No federal agency sets or publishes a home inspection price. HUD says FHA performs none, and EPA says fix radon at 4 pCi/L or more.
What must a seller disclose in New York?
A New York seller of a one-to-four family home must deliver a signed Department of State Property Condition Disclosure Statement before the buyer signs a binding contract (Real Property Law 462). Since March 20, 2024, the old $500 credit that let sellers skip the form is gone.
Check a home inspector yourself
- License required · New York Department of State (DOS)
- Titles you will see: Home inspector
- Check a name yourself: DOS Licensee Search (type Home Inspection)
The 5 sectors of New York City
Manhattan · The Bronx · Brooklyn · Queens · Staten Island